Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,332 to 13 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Thanks to the 80% of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, PPEC has provided more than $710,900 to northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities since 2010.…
The Defiance Area Foundation wants to congratulate Fort Defiance Players on receiving a $10,000 grant during our fall grant cycle! This grant funding will cover the final phase of stage-lighting and equipment costs at the Community Auditorium. Pictured representing the grant are (L to R) Dr. Bob Barnett – Director of Fort Defiance Players and…
The Auglaize County Fair is thrilled to announce the lineup for its concert on August 2nd, 2025, featuring Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry. The event will also feature Brother Believe Me as the opening act. The concert will be held in the Auglaize County Fairgrounds Grandstands, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Montgomery Gentry is…
Paulding Junior High School is utilizing the 7-Mindsets curriculum to address the social and emotional needs of students. Each unit revolves around a specific theme students can apply to their lives. This unit’s theme was Passion First. Shown in the picture are Paulding Junior High School’s Passion First Mindset Motivators.
By: Erica Noggle The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 2024 Shop the Village event, held on Saturday, November 23rd. The community came together to support local businesses and entrepreneurs in a festive and bustling atmosphere, marking this year’s event as one of the most vibrant yet.…
The Paulding Fraternal Order of Eagles members donated $5,000 to the Paulding County Trails Project on Monday, November 25th, 2024. The donation will be used to help bring recreational trails to Paulding County. The Paulding County Trail Project, when complete, will provide users safe access to destination points, outdoor experiences, and space for recreation. The…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level. These students are recognized for being some of the top academic performers at Paulding Junior High School. Shown above are (l-r) Connor Manz (Grade 6), Brynlee Mangette (Grade 8), and Finn Bradford (Grade 7).
The Christkindl Market of Bryan opened for the 2024 season on Friday, November 29, running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4:00-8:00 p.m. through December 21. It is located on the square in downtown Bryan, Ohio, and includes a European-style outdoor market, hot food and beverage options, visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides and nightly entertainment. This year’s market features…
In honor of Allen County Indiana’s 200th Anniversary, Woodburn Main Street will have a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2024. This ribbon cutting is to show off the new monument in town (shown above). This monument was part of a county-wide project to honor this milestone of history. Also on December 14th,…
Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Positive Panther per grade level. These students are recognized for the positive character traits they exhibit as students of Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Jezaih Seba Fuentes (Grade 8), Madison Durham (Grade 7), and Iridessa Reyes (Grade 6).
Everyone wonders “Why bed things happen to good people.” On Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m., the Bible Fellowship Church in Paulding will be having a family movie night for all in the community that tries to answer that question. The film, “Greater” is a masterful portrayal of Brandon Burlsworth’s story, arguably the greatest walk-on…
The Antwerp Village Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, December 3 in a session addressing a variety of zoning and community-related issues, including a conditional use permit (CUPs) for a solar installation and a controversial home-based resale business. Here’s a summary of the proceedings: Solar Installation Secures Zoning Approval: Nathan Wagner, representing a solar…
Crane Township will celebrate its bicentennial next year in August 2025. As part of the bicentennial celebration, the Trustees commissioned a flag to honor the township’s rich history. Designed by Anna Wells, niece of Trustee Kevin Stuart, and officially approved by the Trustees in August 2024, the flag’s elements are filled with symbolism that reflects…
